Finnegan An orphan urchin in FarholdeGrace, a young peasant girl.Hanna, a servant of Balentyne who turned down the chance to change allegiances in life, and now serves in death.
Herr Albrecht Schmidt, a minor mage who longs to conduct his research unchecked by fear of the Inquisition.Myrtle, a devout servant from Branderscar and unwilling prisoner.

Teeg

An urchin spy in Farholde.Paula, Teeg’s partner in alchemy, research, and (perhaps), romance, who is yet unaware of his villainous nature.